How do I convert Word files to PDF programmatically? [closed]

Answer 1

To sum it up for vb.net users, the free option (must have office installed):

Microsoft office assembies download:

• pia for office 2010

• pia for office 2007

• Add reference to Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word.Application

• Add using or import (vb.net) statement to Microsoft.Office.Interop.Word.Application

VB.NET example:

        Dim word As Application = New Application()
        Dim doc As Document = word.Documents.Open("c:\document.docx")
        doc.Activate()
        doc.SaveAs2("c:\document.pdf", WdSaveFormat.wdFormatPDF)
        doc.Close()